Events in Nashville in October 2026
Nashville has 12 sourced events in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Nashville calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Grupo DueloOct 1Brooklyn Bowl - Nashville · Source: SeatGeek
- Ryan BeattyOct 1Ryman Auditorium · Source: SeatGeek
- Umphrey's McGee - 2 Day PassOct 2Brooklyn Bowl - Nashville · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- Oct 3
- Oct 3
Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA
The Fisher Center at Belmont University. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
- Oct 4
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 2 - Oct 4
Nashville Oktoberfest 2026
Traditional German festival featuring beer, food, live music, and cultural activities held in downtown Nashville.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 8 - Oct 11
Music City Food + Wine Festival 2026
Culinary festival featuring tastings, cooking demonstrations, and wine pairings with local and national chefs.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 10 - Oct 31
Pumpkinfest at the Nashville Zoo 2026
Seasonal event with pumpkin displays, family activities, and themed zoo experiences throughout October.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Columbus Day · publicOct 12
- Long weekendOct 10–Oct 12
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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